Phoenix Suns @ Sacramento Kings Picks and Predictions - March 3rd 2026
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This matchup is set for for Wednesday, March 4, 2026: Phoenix Suns (45-37) at Sacramento Kings (22-60). The line has Suns favoured by 9.5 and the total at 224. Bigger numbers usually turn on pace, turnovers, and whether the dog can avoid empty trips.
Neither side has a clear short-term form edge, which makes the market price more important. The rest of this preview breaks down the spread, total, matchup details, injuries, and props so the betting angle stays tied to the likely game script, and if you are shopping prices across operators, our best sites for betting on NBA games guide is a useful place to compare books before you bet.
NBA odds and lines for Phoenix Suns at Sacramento Kings
If you are scanning the away side quickly, start with a clear form line: last-five ATS: 1-3-1, then layer in fresh detail from average margin: -52. The widget below will update late, so treat NBA odds for Phoenix Suns as your main page for a quick check-in.
Sacramento Kings sets the tone with a game-shaped profile: last-five ATS: 3-2-0 plus a distinct indicator in last-five over-under: 4-1-0. If you want a home-first reference without extra clicks, NBA odds for Sacramento Kings stays clear and current.
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-10.0 -110 Suns at Kings Situational Preview: Rest, Travel, Schedule
The days-since line favors Phoenix Suns (5 vs 2), giving them a rest advantage that registers most when density is even. Previous opponent strength is comparable by this measure (60.7 vs 60.7), which makes it less useful as a lone differentiator.
With last-7 games flat (0 vs 0), schedule density is not a clear factor without help from travel. If this travel input holds, Phoenix Suns has the heavier immediate load (634.7 vs 361.4), and that toll tends to show in execution. Last-7 mileage is even (0 vs 0), so the cumulative travel shape is not a separator.
| Metric | Phoenix Suns | Sacramento Kings |
|---|---|---|
| Days since last game | 5 | 2 |
| Rest advantage vs opponent | 3 | -3 |
| Travel miles since last game | 634.7 | 361.4 |
| Games in last 7 days | 0 | 0 |
| Time zone changes | 0 | 0 |
| Miles travelled last 7 days | 0 | 0 |
| Schedule strength | 53.9 | 37 |
| Remaining schedule strength | — | — |
| Previous opponent strength (win %) | 60.7 | 60.7 |
| Next opponent strength (win %) | 22.6 | 56.7 |
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Quarter splits show pinpoint when each team tends to score across the game; for pricing context, see NBA odds board. A quick readout for Phoenix Suns: best quarter is 2Q, and its stronger half is the first half. A extra look for Sacramento Kings: peaks in 1Q with the edge in the first half.
| Segment | Away | Home |
|---|---|---|
| 1Q Points | 28.1 | 28.4 |
| 2Q Points | 29.1 | 27.6 |
| 3Q Points | 28.4 | 28 |
| 4Q Points | 26.1 | 25.6 |
| 1H Points | 57.2 | 55.9 |
| 2H Points | 54.5 | 53.6 |
Season Profile Comparison: Phoenix Suns vs Sacramento Kings
This is a season snapshot, organized into four categories so you can see the main levers quickly. In close matchups, the deciding swing often shows up where one team wins both of the key stats in a section.
Record & Scoring
Phoenix Suns owns the top two record indicators here—win% (48.8) and point margin (1.5). If this becomes a tight, half-court game, that profile often shows up as cleaner late-clock offense and fewer wasted trips.
| Metric | Phoenix Suns | Sacramento Kings |
|---|---|---|
| Record (W-L) | 45-37 | 22-60 |
| Win Percentage | 48.8 | 36.6 |
| Points For | 112.6 | 111 |
| Points Against | 111.1 | 121 |
| Points Margin | 1.5 | -10 |
Efficiency
Efficiency leans to Phoenix Suns on both key stats: shooting efficiency (112.8) and field goal efficiency (53.7). In a one-game sample, that usually shows up as cleaner scoring without needing extra possessions to keep up.
| Metric | Phoenix Suns | Sacramento Kings |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Three-Point % | 0.3 | 0.2 |
| Shooting Efficiency | 112.8 | 107.6 |
| Field Goal Efficiency | 53.7 | 52.5 |
| Free Throw Rate | 0.2 | 0.3 |
| Three-Point Rate | 0.5 | 0.3 |
| Free Throw % | 0.8 | 0.8 |
Tempo, Ratings & Turnovers
Phoenix Suns holds the cleaner overall profile here—net rating (1.3) plus turnover control (13.5). If those show up, Phoenix Suns can withstand a fast stretch because the extra possessions don’t come with extra giveaways.
| Metric | Phoenix Suns | Sacramento Kings |
|---|---|---|
| Pace | 100.1 | 101.8 |
| Net Rating | 1.3 | -9 |
| Offensive Rating | 112 | 109 |
| Defensive Rating | 110.7 | 118 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 13.5 | 13.7 |
Rebounding, Ball Movement & Disruption
This section is level on the drivers (0.3 vs 0.3, 9.5 vs 8), so ball security and box-outs matter more than raw volume. If the game is tight late, one extra second chance or one extra steal is usually the separator.
| Metric | Phoenix Suns | Sacramento Kings |
|---|---|---|
| Rebounds Per Game | 43.1 | 42.3 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Assists Per Game | 24.6 | 25.5 |
| Assist Rate | 60.1 | 61.5 |
| Steals Per Game | 9.5 | 8 |
| Blocks Per Game | 4.2 | 4.5 |
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Suns at Kings Series History and Last Meeting
The last meeting offers a simple starting line: Kings took 109-98, winning by 11. From there, the series rows below supply the broader context when it’s available.
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Last meeting score | 109-98 |
| Last meeting winner | Kings |
| Last meeting margin | 11 |
| Side | Meetings | Wins | Losses | Average margin | Total points | ATS record | Over/Under record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Away | 4 | 2 | 2 | -3.8 | 220.6 | 3-0-0 | 2-1-0 |
| Home | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3.8 | 220.6 | 0-3-0 | 2-1-0 |
Phoenix Suns at Sacramento Kings Key Players by Usage%: Top 3 Per Team
The primary usage burden in this matchup lands on Devin Booker (Phoenix Suns), and the table below links that to the production and efficiency read. Their quick snapshot: Min 34, Usage% 32.5, 26.1 PPG, 3.9 RPG, 6 APG, TS% 58.5, eFG% 50.7, +/- 3.1, and TO/G 3.1.
Phoenix Suns’s top three are Devin Booker (32.5), Jalen Green (32.2), and Dillon Brooks (28.8), and Sacramento Kings’s top three are Russell Westbrook (26), Malik Monk (24.1), and Devin Carter (23.6), and this breakdown highlights how creation is distributed. A more tight top line usually means heavier on-ball responsibility for the primary option, while a balanced top three can signal more shared creation and easier rotation coverage if one piece is limited.
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| Team | Player | Min | Usage% | PPG | RPG | APG | TS% | eFG% | +/- | TO/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Suns | Devin Booker | 34 | 32.5 | 26.1 | 3.9 | 6 | 58.5 | 50.7 | 3.1 | 3.1 |
| Phoenix Suns | Jalen Green | 26 | 32.2 | 17.8 | 3.6 | 2.8 | 51.6 | 49.1 | 1 | 2.3 |
| Phoenix Suns | Dillon Brooks | 30 | 28.8 | 20.2 | 3.6 | 1.8 | 54 | 50.1 | -0.9 | 1.8 |
| Sacramento Kings | Russell Westbrook | 29 | 26 | 15.2 | 5.4 | 6.7 | 52.8 | 50.3 | -7.1 | 3.3 |
| Sacramento Kings | Malik Monk | 22 | 24.1 | 12.5 | 1.9 | 3 | 56.8 | 53.6 | -4.1 | 1.5 |
| Sacramento Kings | Devin Carter | 18 | 23.6 | 8.9 | 3.3 | 2.7 | 50.8 | 46.6 | -3 | 1.4 |
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- Game script (pace): Sacramento Kings tends to press tempo off misses, while Phoenix Suns prefers to steady it into longer half-court possessions. The initial pace read frequently follows how the total plays.
- Efficiency edge (side): From a season lens, it tilts toward Phoenix Suns when the possession script is tidier and second chances are limited. A few added possessions can turn it. The straightest way for Phoenix Suns to separate is rebounding for added chances.
- Late filters (availability + market): Lineup news and situational context are the last gate, and they can shift how both teams score late in the clock. If money has moved the line, treat it as a cue to verify rather than pushing a lean.
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